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They don't always stay in place, and even a slight movement will adversely affect the sound quality. And, of course, regular headphones are more comfortable to wear for long periods of time. For the same money as these, one could almost certainly pick up a pair of regular headphones with better sound. They're quite comfortable as earbuds go, but stick anything in your ear for more than an hour or so and you're going to notice it.On the plus side, three different sets of rubber end shells are included. I haven't risked breaking it by testing its strength. (I find that the trick of arranging the wire behind my head and over my shoulder helps, but it's still not perfect).
I would only recommend these for portable use or for short sessions.In the interest of fairness, I'm giving these 4 stars since their shortcomings are mostly common to earbuds in general. I've spent a fair amount of time with these, and I have to say, they do sound great -- when I have 'em jammed in my ears *just* right. And there's the issue. Maybe it's sturdier; I don't know.
I wasn't expecting that, but then again, I haven't had earbuds that tightly block the ear canal like these before.The wire, which is only about 1 meter long, is as thin as what you'd find on the cheap buds that came with a $5 pocket radio. While it's not the same as active noise-cancelling headphones, I was surprised at how well these buds block out background noise. It's a tiny plastic stick with a tiny wire loop on the end for scraping ear wax out of the holes on the bud tips.The sound is excellent, with very nice bass response, clarity, and stereo separation (at least until they slip out of place). But taking regular headphones into account, I'd only award three stars.
However, the 457s cost less than half as much. They're easy to swap, but they attach securely and won't fall off. I would say these are somewhat superior to my Sennheiser HD 457 headphones in terms of audio quality. While these are, by a huge margin, the best-sounding earbuds I've ever tried, they still suffer from the same issues as any other earbuds.
But I was expecting it to be a bit thicker for this kind of money.The cleaning tool is a nice accessory. Having three options is great.Another nice feature is the sound isolation. Also, when they do stay in, they can get uncomfortable after a while. Having tried all three, I find the small (which are a slightly different shape) and the large to be more comfortable than the medium, with the large staying in my ears the best.
Besides the comfort factor, the quality of the sound is amazing. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who is looking for maximum comfort without sacrificing the quality of the sound of the earphones. I love these earphones. I love being able to really feel the bass tones of my favorite music. These are perfect. They are, by far, the most comfortable ear phones I have ever worn. They fit wonderfully, and there is no danger of them falling out when take my brisk walks (something I have had to deal with, repeatedly, with other brands).
Plus, they look hella cool too. Who cares if some people can't hear the difference. These earphones offer incredible sound quality. But the whole point is they sound amazing. If you love quality audio, stick these in your ears and smile. I've owned high-end Shure earphones and pretty-decent Bose earphones and the Klipsch X10 blows them away with tight bass, deliciously detailed & remarkably accurate sound, and the type of "sound stage" you only expect from a high-end home system. Yes, the small size is sweet, and the ear buds don't budge - unlike other models where you're always losing and replacing them.
Don't hestitate if you are considering this. I have recently purchased this and been very impressed with the sound quality.
These will not come off unless you want them too. The difference in sound quality between these and stock headphones is clear and vast. After seeing a glowing review of the new Image S4 headphones on Cnet, I had to dive in and purchase the day of release from Amazon. At $75.00 I cannot imagine that anything can compare to this sound quality. Just something to think about.If you are looking at purchasing a replacement for a lost or broken pair of iPod headphones, save your money and purchase these. Great full sound with excellent bass, but not too deep like the Bose. The Bose headphones had plastic that came off all the time and if you lost them, you would have to find replacements.
I walk the dog outside quite a bit and have a hard time hearing things around me like traffic or trail runners, which at times can be dangerous. The Bose headphones have a cord that is just too long and cumbersome.Negatives:1) Not really a true negative, but if you are not looking for a sound isolating headphone, do not purchase these.
Positives:1) Price/Sound Quality Ratio. Not too long, not too short.
I have Bose In-ear headphones and these just flat out blow those away. They feel good in your ear and comfortable.3) Noise Isolation: Indeed these do an excellent job of isolating outside noise based upon the precise fit of the ear pieces.4) Cord length: The cord is the perfect length for me.
I really liked the Bose in ear headphones when they were first released, but these just flat blow those out of the water for overall balanced sound quality and comfort. The sound is incredibly well balanced and the fit and comfort is perfect.
Great mid and high level's excellent for all different types of music.2) Comfort: They come with a case and several different sizes of in ear plastic.
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